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This is a wonderful shop sign, made from a metal clock face. The dial has stenciled numbers, with hand painted words "Will Be Back At" in black, and a dark green hand painted border. The paint has crazed nicely. The moveable hands are cut from metal strapping, and are also painted dark green. The sign is coated with varnish that has darkened with age. It measures 16" in diameter and is in very good condition, most likely from the 1940's. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TWKW. Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Clock sign ... With hands moved ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Back ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an odd, decorative and sculptural, mechanical contraption of some sort. Apparently it was used to turn something on belts or lines. The larger wheel was turned by a wide belt and in turn drove 3 smaller belts. Then the motion is converted and stepped down by the use of gears to another long shaft on which are several other wheels that drove smaller belts. They then also turn. What it was connected to is a mystery. Now it is an interesting workshop piece - hand made for some particular use - all mounted on a tongue and groove board. The dark green paint is strong with normal wear. It probably was made in the 1930's or 40's. This assemblage is about 43" long by 6" deep and 7" high to the top of the larger wheel. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TTPC. Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
Larger images: Several views ... 3/4 angle ... End view ... From above ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from above ... Another overall view.
This is a nice old rustic end table. It is very attractive as well as sturdy. This was probably made in the 1920's to '40's. It stands about 20" high to the top of the points decorating the perimeter of the table, which is about 25" long and 13 1/2" deep. The top is a single board, the base, legs, and decoration are branches with the bark left on. This entire piece is finished in a dark varnish which has taken on a very nice surface over the years. There are also accents of very deep red. The condition is very good. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: THPP. See a Slideshow of several views. [535K]
Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Rustic twig table ... The other side ... Another angle ... End view ... The other end ... Closeup of top ... Closeup of base ... Closeup of feet ... 3/4 view ... From above ... From below.
This is an amazing assemblage of scraps of wood, sardine cans, roofing nails, and some fasteners. Put them all together with plenty of imagination, give it a couple coats of paint, and out comes a very folky and original "what-not" chest of drawers. This little hand-made apothecary (loosely termed) has a sardine can as the bottom of each drawer to hold items. Actually, the can fits so well into the lap jointed wood that the lip of the can supports it. This creative piece also has 3 small cubby holes for additional storage. It came from rural Iowa and was likely made around the 1940's. It is painted an old gray and white. The drawer pulls are old roofing nails. It is constructed from pine; is in very good usable condition and could easily be hung. This piece is 22 1/4" long by 9 1/2" high and 7" deep including the pulls. You can be sure it is truly one-of-a-kind. The price is $235.00. Inventory Code: THAO. See a Slideshow of several views. [489K]
Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.
Larger images: Funky chest of drawers ... Another view ... With drawers removed ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of a drawer ... From above ... From above, with drawers open ... Another view ... A different angle ... Top ... Back ... Back, with drawers removed ... From below.
This is a bold, striking quilt of randomly pieced blocks, embellished with a little bit of embroidery. The fabrics are both cottons and wool, including corduroy, houndstooth, and plaid. It is mostly hand pieced with multicolored thread, with a machine pieced border, and hand quilted. The back is a brown cotton, folded over the edge for a binding. There is no batting, just another layer of fabric, so it is not a particularly heavy quilt, in spite of the thicker fabrics. The condition is fair. There is a tear in the border, another on the back, a few small moth holes, and some dark stains, but very little wear. We have tried to take good close-ups of these areas. Overall, though, it is strong and good looking, either for display or use. 79" by 82", early to mid 1900's. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THAW. Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
Larger images: Overall quilt ... Upper Left ... Upper Right ... Center ... Lower Left ... Lower Right ... General Close-up ... Close-up for condition ... Back ... Close-up of back.
This is a star-shaped tramp art box in mustard paint. It is made in two pieces that pivot through one point so that the box can swivel open to reveal a small compartment in the center. This box was found in Texas, and appears to be from the early to mid 20th century. However, we have learned that similar pieces were being made in New York more recently. It is in very good condition, with some paint wear, a good surface, and no visible breaks or missing pieces. It measures 4 1/2" across, (either from point to point or "standing up" as a star) by 1 1/4" high. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: TCKT. Star-shaped tramp art box ... Partially open ... Halfway open ... Completely open, with a nickel for scale ... From above ... From below ... Open, from below ... Open, from the side ... Back view.
Larger images: Star-shaped tramp art box ... Partially open ... Halfway open ... Completely open, with a nickel for scale ... From above ... From below ... Open, from below ... Open, from the side ... Back view ... A short video of the motion (1.5 Mb). More Tramp Art
This is a very unusual mold for a doll's hands and legs. It has a fabulous surface and color, and is in the original industrial cage including the working mechanisms. This has been mounted on a newer base. The piece can be lifted off to reveal the mechanical portion. The mold assemblage including the cage is about 19" wide by 11 1/2" high and 6 1/2" deep. With the base it is 22 1/2" wide by 14" high and 7 1/2" deep. This piece is in excellent condition and is visually striking. It is very unusual to find these molds with the cages intact and complete with the mechanical portions. It likely was made in the earlier part of the 1900's. This is one of several doll molds available: you can see the others here. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: THAT. Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
Larger images: Doll mold ... From one side ... From the other side ... Close-up of one side ... Close-up of the other side More Close-up views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- More overall views: -1- ... -2- ... -3- ... -4- ... -5- ... Side views ... Top view ... Under side 1 ... Under side 2 ... The Bottom.
This is a very well done and folky pair of carvings - a couple dancing. Both the man and woman have jointed arms which move. They have very expressive features and are done in a detailed chip-carving style. They are both painted, and the paint has aged and taken on a very nice feel. These pieces were likely done about the 1930's or 40's. The carvings are mounted on a newer wood base. The man is about 5 1/2" tall, while the woman is slightly taller. They are in generally excellent condition, with some slight wear to the paint, including an area on the right shoulder of the man. The entire assemblage, including the base, which is 3 3/8" x 3 14", stands 10 1/4" tall. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: THKR. Carved dancing couple, three views ... Three more views ... Two views with entire base ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved dancing couple, three views ... Three more views ... Two views with entire base ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very visual red, white, and blue strip quilt. It looks so much more striking in person than in the photos. This quilt was made in the 1940's or 50's from red, white, and blue nylon or polyester, with an unbleached cotton back and red cotton binding. It is hand pieced and hand quilted, in excellent, near mint condition: very clean and crisp. The binding is very slightly faded. One corner of the binding has faint remnants of what looks like a paper sticker that could probably be removed. It measures 72" by 83", and came from an estate in Geneseo, IL. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: THPS. Red, white, and blue strip quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back.
Larger images: Red, white, and blue strip quilt ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup of a corner ... Another corner ... Back ... Closeup of back.
This is a wood sign with applied wood letters that reads "Mr. R. Blight". It is painted dark gray with red letters, and has two eyes on top for hanging. It can also sit on a desk or shelf. The red paint has a crazed surface. This sign measures 21" wide by 4 1/2" high by 1 1/2" deep. It was probably made in the 1940's or earlier, and is in good condition with some paint wear and a few small chips. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: THTW. "Mr. R. Blight" sign ... Closeups ... Another closeup ... From above ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back.
Larger images: "Mr. R. Blight" sign ... Closeups ... Another closeup ... From above ... Closeup from above ... From below ... Back.
This is a highly unusual carving, possibly used as a swagger stick. It seems like a rendition of a monument. It is like a column, topped with a stylized dog standing on a base supported by blocks, which then tapers and is highly decorated with swirls, curves, and carved turnings ending in a tip capped in brass. This strange object is painted an old, oxidized gold. The dog is almost 4" by 3" by 1 1/2", and the total length is of the piece is 21". It is probably from the 1920's or 30's, in excellent condition. Inventory Code: AROK. Ordered. (What this means.)
Overall view ... Top ... Overall view 2 ... Side view 1 ... Side view 2 ... Close-up top ... Close-up back ... Close-up front ... Close-up another top ... Close-up middle ... Close-up bottom
Larger images: Overall view ... Top ... Overall view 2 ... Side view 1 ... Side view 2 ... Close-up top ... Close-up back ... Close-up front ... Close-up another top ... Close-up middle ... Close-up bottom
This is a nice rustic birch and twig picture frame from Maine. The back is thin cedar boards, topped with birch bark and outlined with bent twigs. It was probably made c. 1940's, and measures 10" high by 7" wide by 1/2" thick. The opening is 6" high by 3" wide. The condition is excellent. The photo inside is not original or old. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: TPCH. Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view. Larger images: Birch frame ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... Another back view.
This is a rustic, miniature twig double swing or glider. It has good form and surface, with bent twigs for the seats and arms, and the swing mechanism. It stands 12 1/4" high by 11 1/2" wide by 12" deep. It was probably made c. 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TPTT. Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
Larger images: Miniature twig swing ... Closeup of detail ... Another angle ... A third view ... From one end ... The other end ... End view from above ... Top view ... Another closeup ... Third closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Side view, from above ... From below.
This is a large tourist ware pottery vase is in mostly darker tones of blue, green, and maroon. It is 9 1/2" high by 7 1/2" in diameter. The thick glaze puddled up around the base during firing and had to be broken free, leaving the bottom edge slightly rough. The condition is excellent. These pieces were primarily made in the 1940's and 50's in the South, Ozarks, and Appalachia. They are really very nice, functional and decorative objects. We have several more available on our pottery page. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: AHCS. Tourist ware pottery vase ... Two more views ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Tourist ware pottery vase ... Two more views ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a whirligig with a man cranking a Model T type car. It is painted mainly in red, white and blue. The name Henry III is painted along one side, and the car's passengers are drawn in pencil. The man is quite folky, with a smiling face and blue overalls. It appears to be from the 1940's or 50's, and is mounted on a more recent wood base, which is included. The condition is excellent with slight weathering from outdoor use. It is 22 1/2" long; as mounted on the base it is 17 1/2" high. The man stands 5 1/4" high and the propeller is 10" in diameter. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TAST. Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
Larger images: Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
This is a large, powerful African-American carving of a man and lion. The mane of the lion makes up the man's hair. It stands almost 3 feet high - 33" by 13" by 22", and is hand carved from ancient swamp-submerged cypress with a varnish finish. This is one of three known carvings by the same anonymous artist found in Florida. We are told that one of them was found in a black neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. This one has been in a private collection for about the last 30 years, and was probably made around the 1940's. Overall the condition is very good, and it is very sturdy. There is an old crack on one of the lion's teeth, a very old drying crack around and underneath the lions' chin (which is still very strong), and a few scuffs in the finish. The price is $3400.00. Inventory Code: AAHW.
Overall Image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side of man - top 2/3 ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.
Larger, more detailed images: Overall image ... Closeup ... Man's face ... Lion's face ... Lion and side view of man ... Lion and side of man - different full view ... Looking down from the front of lion ... Side view of lion ... Side view of man ... View of the man from above ... View of both lion and man from above ... A different overall image from the side ... A different overall image from above.
Here are several wonderful original Art Deco wood engraving prints done in the 1920's and 30's by John Farleigh. Farleigh was a noted and influential English artist whose work is in several major museums. The pieces available include "View of N. Y. City", "Dynamos", "Steam", "Surfing", "Diamond Head", and the original for the cover of the catalogue to the Centenary Exhibition of the Royal Institute of British Architects, (London, 1934). All are framed and ready to hang. Individual details and photos of all are on our paintings page.
This is a very well-made twig basket. It has a diamond shape, crossed corners, and a bent twig handle. It is finished in a very dark varnish and is in excellent, sturdy condition with some minor scuffing. It was probably made around the 1940's. The dimensions are 16 1/2" high by 19" by 13". The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: AHOA. Twig basket ... Side view ... Another angle. Larger images: Image ... Side view ... Another angle.
Here is a nice folky wall box made from scrap wood, decorated with large tacks that are painted green and cream with traces of red over them. The box itself may have been a cheese box or simply odds and ends of crate wood. It is simple yet elegant. This piece is painted in a red enamel. It is 7 1/2" high by 9 1/4" wide by 3 1/2" deep, was made about the 1940's, and is in excellent condition. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: PROT. Painted wall box ... Another angle ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted wall box ... Another angle ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is an old brass plate, deeply embossed with several Masonic symbols. It was probably made around the 1930's or a bit earlier. This piece is in excellent condition with a good aged surface. It is 6 3/8" high, 4 7/8" wide, and 3/8" deep. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: ATOP. Overall view ... Back ... Large overall view.
This is a very primitive "make-do" bench or small table, painted grey and red. It was made from leftover scraps of wood - some with cracks, knots, or partial cuts, whatever was available. From these odds and ends, and lots of big nails, someone made up a sturdy and functional piece. This table dates from the 1940's or 50's; it is 34" wide by 11" deep by 16 1/2" high. Since the cracks are original, it is in very good condition with minor paint wear. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TAWW. Painted primitive bench ... Front view ... Back view ... Another angle from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Painted primitive bench ... Front view ... Back view ... Another angle from back ... End view ... The other end ... Top ... From above ... From below ... Closeup of top ... With a soda can for scale.
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